Published 2 years ago

Report: UK clearly overwhelmed by surge in migrant crossings

Summary by Ground News

An independent inspection has concluded the UK's handling of migrants and asylum seekers who arrive via the English Channel has been ineffective and inefficient. The inspection focused on the initial processing of people at two government centres in Dover, southeastern England, between December 2021 and January 2022. The report said the government's inadequate response to the surge in arrivals at Dover had exposed gaps in security procedures and left vulnerable people at risk.

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BBC News

Channel migrants: Home Office response ineffective, says second report

Immigration chief says approach exposes security weaknesses, while "leaving vulnerable migrants at risk".

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Report: UK clearly overwhelmed by surge in migrant crossings

Britain's response to growing numbers of migrants crossing the English Channel on small boats is poor and officials are clearly overwhelmed on some days, an independent inspection found in a report published Thursday.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

UK's handling of migrants arriving by boat is unacceptable - official report

LONDON - Britain's handling of migrants who arrive by small boats from Northern France has been unacceptable, ineffective and inefficient, an independent inspection published on Thursday said. The number of people attempting dangerous seas crossings to enter Britain has risen sharply, forcing the government to address criticism from some quarters that border controls are too weak, while

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Report: UK clearly overwhelmed by surge in migrant crossings

Britain’s response to growing numbers of migrants crossing the English Channel on small boats is poor and officials are clearly overwhelmed on some days, an independent inspection found in a report published Thursday.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Report: UK clearly overwhelmed by surge in migrant crossings

An independent inspection has found that Britain’s response to the increase in migrants crossing the English Channel on small boats is poor and officials are clearly overwhelmed

2 years ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

UK's handling of migrants arriving by boat is unacceptable - official report

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's handling of migrants who arrive by small boats from Northern France has been unacceptable, ineffective and inefficient, an independent inspection published on Thursday said. Read full story

2 years ago·Malaysia

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